Sergei Eisenstein

Soviet filmmaker (1898–1948)
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Sergei Eisenstein
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Sergei Eisenstein

Summary

Sergei Eisenstein is a human[1]. Born in Riga[2], he… he was born on January 10, 1898[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on February 11, 1948[5]. He worked as a film director[6], inventor[7], film editor[8], screenwriter[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,480 views/month, #6,455 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Riga[2], Sergei Eisenstein…
  • Sergei Eisenstein passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Sergei Eisenstein was born on January 10, 1898[3].
  • Sergei Eisenstein was born on January 22, 1898[12].
  • Sergei Eisenstein was born on January 23, 1898[13].
  • Sergei Eisenstein died on February 11, 1948[5].
  • Sergei Eisenstein died on July 23, 1948[14].
  • Sergei Eisenstein is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[15].
  • Sergei Eisenstein's father was Mikhail Eisenstein[16].
  • Sergei Eisenstein's mother was Yulia Eisenstein[17].
  • Sergei Eisenstein was married to Pera Attacheva[18].
  • Sergei Eisenstein held citizenship in Russian Empire[19].
  • Sergei Eisenstein held citizenship in Soviet Union[20].
  • Sergei Eisenstein held citizenship in Russia[21].
  • Sergei Eisenstein's professions included film director[6].
  • Sergei Eisenstein worked as an inventor[7].
  • Sergei Eisenstein worked as a film editor[8].
  • Sergei Eisenstein worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Sergei Eisenstein worked as a teacher[10].
  • Sergei Eisenstein worked as a cinematographer[22].
  • Among Sergei Eisenstein's employers was Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[23].
  • Sergei Eisenstein's education included a stint at Saint-Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering[24].
  • A notable student of Sergei Eisenstein was Aleksandr Stolper[25].
  • A notable student of Sergei Eisenstein was Joseph Losey[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Sergei Eisenstein is October: Ten Days That Shook the World[27].

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Origins and Family

Sergei Eisenstein's place of birth was Riga[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 10, 1898[3], January 22, 1898[12], and January 23, 1898[13]. His father was Mikhail Eisenstein[16]. His mother was Yulia Eisenstein[17].

Education

Sergei Eisenstein's education included a stint at Saint-Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering[24]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in History of art[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], inventor[7], film editor[8], screenwriter[9], teacher[10], and cinematographer[22]. Sergei Eisenstein was employed by Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[23]. Notable students include Aleksandr Stolper[25], a film director[29], 1907–1979[30], of Russian Empire[31], awarded the State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[32] and Joseph Losey[26], a film director[33], 1909–1984[34], of United States[35], awarded the Palme d'Or[36].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include October: Ten Days That Shook the World[27], a film[37], directed by Grigori Aleksandrov[38]; Battleship Potemkin[39], a film[40]; and The General Line[41], a film[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[43], a Soviet state award[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1941[46]; Order of Lenin[47], an order[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1930[50]; Order of the Badge of Honour[51], a socialist order of merit[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1935[54]; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[55], a medallion[56], in Soviet Union[57], founded in 1945[58]; Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[59], an official honorary title of RSFSR[60], in Soviet Union[61], founded in 1931[62]; and Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[63], a jubilee medal[64], in Soviet Union[65], founded in 1947[66].

Personal Life

Among Sergei Eisenstein's spouses was Pera Attacheva[18]. His religion is recorded as atheism[67].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 11, 1948[5] and July 23, 1948[14]. Sergei Eisenstein passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[68]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

Sergei Eisenstein ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,480 views/month, #6,455 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Sergei Eisenstein born?

Sergei Eisenstein's place of birth was Riga[2].

Where did Sergei Eisenstein die?

Sergei Eisenstein died in Moscow[4].

Who were Sergei Eisenstein's parents?

Sergei Eisenstein's father was Mikhail Eisenstein[16]. Sergei Eisenstein's mother was Yulia Eisenstein[17].

Who was Sergei Eisenstein married to?

Sergei Eisenstein's spouses include Pera Attacheva[18].

What did Sergei Eisenstein do for work?

Sergei Eisenstein worked as film director[6], inventor[7], film editor[8], screenwriter[9], and teacher[10].

Where did Sergei Eisenstein go to school?

Sergei Eisenstein was educated at Saint-Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering[24].

What awards did Sergei Eisenstein receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[43], Order of Lenin[47], Order of the Badge of Honour[51], and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[55].

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  2. [69] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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